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Meet Mercedes C. Vargas Aguirre
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so when clients come in to see us they
have an idea sometimes of what they want
to do for their Estate Planning and
sometimes they have a little bit of an
idea or no idea at all so for me being
able to guide them and have them be
fully informed about what it means to do
your estate planning is one of the most
rewarding parts of my practice
because once they tell me what their
story is what their facts are I can give
them an idea of what documents that they
need and they can then choose what is
best for them sometimes clients come in
and they have children who are living
with disabilities or they have a spouse
that may need services like Medicaid in
the near future and what they need at
that point is probably going to be a
special needs trust but a lot of times
they don’t know about that so giving
them those ideas that knowledge is part
of the advisory role that I really
appreciate having the ability to help
them with
a lot of people don’t like talking about
death or incapacity
sometimes they just don’t like talking
about it because it’s a sensitive topic
sometimes it’s about culture
so for me I like to tell clients that
they need to talk about this because
eventually you will become incapacitated
and eventually you will pass away so if
you can have the conversation and
prepare for it then you are doing a
service not only to yourself but also to
your family members who are left behind
and have to take care of your Affairs
after the point of incapacity or death
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Seattle, WA estates & probate attorney Mercedes C. Vargas Aguirre shares the most rewarding aspect of her practice and her most common advice for clients. She states that when clients come to see her for estate planning, they often arrive with varying levels of understanding—some with clear goals, some with partial ideas, and others with no idea at all. For her, one of the most rewarding aspects of her practice is guiding them through the process and ensuring they are fully informed about what estate planning entails. Once they share their personal stories and circumstances, she can recommend the appropriate documents and allow them to choose what best suits their needs.
She notes that some clients have children with disabilities or spouses who may require services like Medicaid in the future. In those situations, a special needs trust may be necessary, though many clients are unaware of it until she explains the option. Providing this knowledge and insight is a vital part of the advisory role she values deeply.
She also acknowledges that many people are uncomfortable discussing death or incapacity, whether due to sensitivity or cultural reasons. Still, she emphasizes the importance of having these conversations. Eventually, everyone will face incapacity or death, and by preparing in advance, clients not only protect themselves but also ease the burden on their families, who would otherwise have to manage affairs during an already difficult time.
